From LaBelle, Florida for Hendry and Glades County and the Lake Okeechobee region. Don Browne, editor.

Friday, May 20, 2011

Casey Anthony Murder Trial - 12 Jurors Ready!

Jury Ready To Go To Orlando For Murder Trial

Judge Belvin Perry Jr., Chief Judge of the 9th District of Florida finally swore in the jurors Friday afternoon about 5:30 p.m. for the 1st Degree Murder trial of Casey Anthony.

(Photo: Casey Anthony and attorney Jose Baez)

Anthony is charged with the murder of her 2-year old daughter.

Almost a week later than planned, the State of Florida and Defense attorney Jose Baez and his team of pro-bono attorneys and consultants have pressed through several score of prospective jurors to finally ready themselves for opening statements to begin next week.

Judge Perry plans to begin the trial on Tuesday morning May 24th at 9 a.m. in Orlando on the 23rd floor of the Orange County Courthouse. The trial is expected to last from six to eight weeks.